
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our company and support our Litchfield, IL location.
As the Maintenance Supervisor for Corteva Agriscience, you are a key member of the site leadership team responsible for all maintenance activities at the site to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety standards. This role leads and develops a team of maintenance mechanics and electricians. The Maintenance Supervisor collaborates across various process areas and locations, utilizing creative problem-solving skills to foster innovation and improve efficiency.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
This role will be on-site at the Corteva location
What You’ll Do:
Continuously drive a safe work culture, ensuring employee engagement with safety as well as site compliance with all our safety programs
Schedule and ensure proper execution of all maintenance related activities at the site, including labor demands, preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, capital projects and reliability improvements
Ensure completion and updating of appropriate records, documents, and/or reports, examples include capital forecasting, daily & weekly schedules, and non-compliant reports
Implement and monitor maintenance metrics to increase efficiency and reliability
Coordinate and work with other key personnel to establish capital plans and build business cases for prioritization
Coach, support, and develop a team of employees in a manner that fosters effective collaboration and teamwork while also demonstrating and modeling Corteva Values
Plan, maintain, and track facility maintenance and capital project budgets. Utilize lean manufacturing and six sigma tools to lead troubleshooting and support root cause failure analysis
Oversee vendor and contractor management, including selection, compliance oversight, coordination of activities, safety assurance, and budget administration
Other duties as assigned
Education:
You have your High School Diploma/GED.
What Skills You Need:
One year of leadership experience (i.e. program/process lead, supervisory experience, etc.)
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including good written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills and are solution oriented
Highly motivated with good organization, prioritization and time-management skills to drive projects to on time completion
Has relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or experience in leading large-scale capital projects
Proficient in using Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
Holds a valid US driver’s license
Willingness and flexibility to work a daytime scheduled with extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to support operations as needed
Demonstrates experience in creating accurate budgets and tracking expenditures to optimize operational performance
Physical Job Requirements:
Stand and sit for extended periods
Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
Lift up to 60 lbs.
Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties
Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
What Makes You Stand Out:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field
Experience with a CMMS system such as SAP
Experience with PowerBI
LEAN/SMED, Six Sigma experience
Familiarity with PLC Programming
Electrical and mechanical knowledge
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
The salary range for this position is $74,530.00 to $102,930.00.
This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva Agriscience combines industry-leading innovations, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, biologicals, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.